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“I don´t have the money to make it on my own.” SCIENCE IN ACTION: Handson workshops allow students a unique outlet P. 2
Why making a black-andwhite decision about domestic violence is so difficult. And so important. PAGE 8
CV SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Roundup debuts with a focus on difficult upcoming football schedule P. 10
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Science In Action workshops
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Saturday at the Tierpoint Building, 23403 E. Mission Ave. in Liberty Lake
• Never give up
9 to 10:25 a.m.: Combo class, Money Safe and Spy Science Intruder Alarm, $32
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10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Mouse Trap Racer (part mouse trap, part car), $20
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11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Combo class, Smart Robot and Robot Duck, $28
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Taking science ‘hands-on’
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Teacher fills weekends with kit-based workshops
Favorite class in high school:
By Jim Ryan Splash Contributor
The opportunity for children to expand their learning horizons has advanced by quantum leaps since the 1950s, when Tinker Toys were used to build sky scrapers and baking soda was the essential ingredient in most chemistry sets youngsters found under the tree on Christmas morning. Because of computers of every shape and size, young minds today are accustomed to more challenging projects, and one local teacher is helping to meet that need. For the past six years, Lloyd Stallings has been a third grade teacher at Liberty Lake Elementary School. However, when the final bell rings and the kids scamper to the playground or over to Pavillion Park for a quick game of football or soccer before dinner, Stallings goes home and turns his attention to “Science In Action,” an enterprise he started a year ago after he and his wife visited a shop in Ocean Shores, Wash. The Science In Action workshops are
Lloyd Stallings 59
Hometown Springdale, Wash.
Hobbies The workshops, fishing and family activities English and shop
Least favorite class in high school: Didn’t have one. “I liked high school.”
designed to teach or enhance children’s science background through hands-on projects. The projects require attention to detail, following directions, using tools and allowing for learning about a variety of concepts. Stallings said these workshops have proven to be wonderful hands-on opportunities for the children. His next workshop is Saturday at the Tierpoint Building, 23403 E. Mission Ave. in Liberty Lake. “My wife and I like to visit the ocean, and one day we were visiting a store that had these ‘Science In Action’ activity kits,” Stallings said. “I looked at them and thought they might be a fun thing to do. So I bought a few and showed them to my students and to my kids, and then the next year when we went back I got the contact information.” Stallings digressed from his story, explaining he had been in private business
See SCIENCE, page 11
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Calendar of events COMMUNITY
Liberty Lake Municipal Library 23123 E.
Mission Ave. 10:15 a.m. Fridays, baby lapsit story time; 11 a.m. Friday, toddler/preschool story time and songs; 1 p.m. Fridays, story time and crafts for preschoolers; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Knitting Club; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, computer classes; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, toddler/ preschool story time. For more: 232-2510
Sept. 29 | Friends of the Library book sale
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Liberty Lake Farmers Market. Support the Liberty Lake Municipal Library by purchasing books, including a good selection of children's titles.
Sept. 29 | Drive 4UR School 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central Valley High School. Drive a new vehicle, and Ford will pay Central Valley $20 for every person who drives a car, up to $6,000 for the day. No purchase necessary. Fundraiser has goal of 300 drives, no more than one from each household. Must be 18 or older.
Liberty Lake Toastmasters 5:45 to 7 p.m.
Wednesdays at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. For more: 208-765-8657
Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo, Liberty Lake. Free Greenstone-sponsored movie follows HUB five-year anniversary and open house. For more: www.hubsportscenter.com
Oct. 9 | Evening of dialogue with Spokane Catholic Diocese Bishop Blase Cupich 7
MUSIC & THE ARTS
and third Tuesdays of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive
Sept. 29 | Artist Showcase Auction 5 p.m.,
Liberty Lake Municipal Library Board 6:30
p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 4521 N. Arden Road, Otis Orchards. The bishop will address the issues of religious freedom and same-sex marriage. For more: 926-7133
Great Room at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Annual Spokane Valley Arts Council fundraiser features wine, food, live music and art. Tickets: $35 individual, $50 couple. For more: www.spokanevalleyarts.com/ ArtistSh.html
Oct. 13 | CV Grad Night fundraiser: Brats & Brews for Bears 2 to 5 p.m., NoLi
Brewhouse, 1003 E. Trent Ave., Spokane. Micro brews, a signature beer glass and brats for $25, plus auction items. For more or tickets: mlorge@ yokesfoods.com
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Oct. 12-14, 18-20 | “Hit the Road, Jack”
7 p.m. each day except Oct. 13, which is 2 p.m., The Kave, 4904 N. Harvard Road, Otis Orchards. Family-friendly comedy performed by the Liberty Lake Community Theatre. Tickets: $8 adults, $5 ages 4-12, 3 and under free. For more: www. libertylaketheatre.com
Oct. 20 | “Inspecting Carol” auditions
2 p.m., City Hall’s Little House, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. Auditions for Liberty Lake Community Theatre’s December production. For more: www.libertylaketheatre.com
Wednesdays, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22510 E. Country Vista Drive. For more: www. libertylakekiwanis.org
CIVIC & BUSINESS
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Liberty Lake Farmers Market 9 a.m. to
Library meeting room, 23123 E. Mission Ave. The Transportation Benefit District (formed to implement trails in Liberty Lake) board will discuss possible alternatives for using remaining funds.
Liberty Lake Lions Club Noon on the second
Oct. 10 | “Organize your finances” workshop Noon to 1 p.m., Greater Spokane
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and fourth Wednesday of each month, Barlow’s Restaurant, 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane. For more: 927-2193 or cheshierll@aol.com
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Liberty Lake Planning Commission 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive
Liberty Lake SCOPE 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District Board 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, 22510 E. Mission Ave.
HEALTH & RECREATION Sept. 29| Open house and five-year anniversary celebration Noon, HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo, Liberty Lake. Free
Sept. 27 | Transportation Benefit District meeting 7 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal
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Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club Noon Thursdays, Meadowwood Technology Campus Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road
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noon, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District administration building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. Free event presented by the Liberty Lake Police Department includes speakers from law enforcement, YWCA and Valley Hospital. Lunch provided, so RSVP is requested. For more: 7551140
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Liberty Lake residents receive a complimentary copy each Thursday. Subscriptions for U.S. postal addresses outside of the 99019 ZIP code cost $50 for 52 weeks and $30 for 26 weeks. Send a check and subscription address to P.O. Box 363, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 or call 242-7752 for more information.
Oct. 13 | Second annual Community Domestic Violence Symposium 9 a.m. to
Senior Lunch programs 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive, and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Talon Hills Senior Complex, 24950 E. Hawkstone Loop. Seniors age 60 and older invited; recommended donation $3.50.
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Correction A historical reference in “Buick club drops in on Liberty Lake,” Sept. 20 Splash, was incorrect due to an editor’s error. Eight years ago, the McGoldrick family hosted “Rubber Royalty” when they entertained Raymond and Leonard Firestone, but there was no official event by that title.
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Police Report The following incidents, arrests, calls for service and citations were reported by the Liberty Lake Police Department Sept. 17-24.
Incidents and arrests • Argument — At 8:50 p.m. Sept. 18, police were dispatched to a report of a man and woman yelling at each other at the 22800 block of East Country Vista Drive. Upon arrival, officers learned one of the parties left and determined the argument was verbal only and no crime occurred. • Warrant arrest — A 39-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 12:45 p.m. Sept. 18 at the 23000 block of East Mission Avenue for an outstanding arrest warrant for assault 4th degree. The subject was booked into the Spokane County Jail. • Report turns into warrant arrest — A 51-year-old Liberty Lake man calling to report harassment was arrested at 11:55 p.m. Sept. 19 at the 23000 block of East Colt Lane for an outstanding felony warrant for second degree assault and first degree malicious mischief. An officer in route to the harassment call was advised by dispatch that the man reporting the incident had the outstanding warrant. Upon arrival, the officer first determined the harassment being reported occurred within the city of Spokane jurisdiction and advised him how to report the incident to the Spokane Police Department. The subject was then taken into custody for the arrest warrant and booked into the county jail. • Theft — At 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18, LLPD was dispatched to a theft at the 22100 block of East Country Vista Drive. The complainant reported that two women and one man came into the business and were looking at glasses. The complainant did not recognize the subjects as customers of the business, and when the suspects left, the complainant noticed eight pairs of glasses valued at approximately $1,200 were missing. • Wire theft — At 11 a.m. Sept. 19, LLPD received report of a theft of wire at the 1900 block of North Harvard Road. LLPD received a call from the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District that someone had cut the fence and entered the property and then cut another fence surrounding the cell phone tower on the property and took wires from the building. The officer contacted the cell phone tower operator and advised them of the theft. • Welfare check finds injuries — At 10:15 p.m. Sept. 19, LLPD was dispatched to a welfare check at the 21500 block of East Bitterroot Lane. Dispatch advised the officers that a 911 call from a cell phone in the area from a male subject stated he had an emergency situation and could not stay on the phone. The dispatcher then
heard a subject scream, and the phone was disconnected. 911 attempted to call back but did not get a response. The officers arrived in the area and did not hear or see anything but remembered being dispatched to a call a couple of weeks prior in the same area for an extremely intoxicated subject. The officers went to that address and observed the door open and a male subject inside had blood all over his face, shirt, neck, hands and arms. The subject told the officers he had fallen down. Medics arrived on scene to treat the subject for his injuries. The officers located numerous containers of alcohol all over the apartment. The subject was transported to the hospital for his facial injuries received by falling face-first into the floor of the apartment. He was also going to be treated for his alcohol consumption. • Domestic violence — At 3:35 a.m. Sept. 20, LLPD was dispatched to a domestic violence incident at the 25000 block of East Hawkstone Loop. The complainant advised he witnessed a male subject kick in the door of a neighboring apartment and go inside. He then heard an argument, and the same subject then left the apartment and got into a silver vehicle and drove out of the complex. Officers contacted the complainant, and he stated he recognized the subject as the boyfriend or husband of the female that lives in the complex. The officers were able to find out what apartment the incident occurred at. The officers contacted a female subject at the apartment. The officers noticed the door jam to the apartment was broken off and lying on the floor, and the wood around the lock was cracked. The female subject stated she was involved in an argument with her boyfriend, a 36-year-old Spokane man, earlier in the evening at a bar. They returned to the apartment and continued to argue. When the boyfriend left the apartment, she locked the door behind him. He returned knocking on the door because he had left his keys inside the apartment. The female stated she did not answer the door, and the boyfriend broke down the door and grabbed his keys and left in his car. An officer called the boyfriend, who admitted to breaking into the apartment to get his keys. The officers tried to set up a meeting the the man, but he said he couldn’t meet them because he would be arrested of DUI. The officers told the boyfriend they would be requesting a warrant for his arrest for domestic violence malicious mischief. He told the officers he understood and would tell his side of the story in court. A warrant has been requested for the boyfriend's arrest on malicious mischief 3rd degree domestic violence. • Identity theft — At 1:45 p.m. Sept.
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Second annual Domestic Violence Symposium Presented by the Liberty Lake Police Department
Confused by the gray
One woman’s story of overcoming the excuses and leaving an abusive situation By Josh Johnson
9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 13
Splash Staff Writer
LLSWD Building
The man who helped Jackie Wagner move out of her Liberty Lake home of more than 10 years was “a wonderful guy.” Money was tight, so when he offered to let Wagner and her two kids move into his Coeur d’Alene home, it seemed to be a prudent choice. Wagner was attending classes to become a nurse practitioner, and every dollar counted. What’s more, this was a man who gave her cards, held the door open for her and gave her a hug after she had a rough day. “He was like a dream friend,” Wagner said. “I didn’t see any warning signs at all. Then he said, ‘Why don’t you just move in with me?’ It went against my values, but I was like, ‘Well, I really need to save the money.’” On the outside looking in, it was hard to disagree. He was a handyman who helped everyone in need. He was polished and polite. “Little old ladies and families with 20 kids thought he was just this wonderful guy,” Wagner said. “And he is. Except when he gets mad. And no one sees him when he gets made except in his home.” Wagner and her two kids would live in the home of her abuser for about a year before leaving one morning in December 2011. (See breakout box at right to learn more about that day.) Inside those doors, he would throw things, slam doors and verbally abuse Wagner. He would occasionally grab her from behind by her hair or shoulder and do things “that were really subtle but would scare the crap out of me,” Wagner said. “For me, I’ve always seen the Hollywood version of domestic violence — a busted lip, a black eye,” she said. “And that wasn’t happening to me. It was more of a verbal outrage, explosive displays of emotion that can control you a little bit.” As a nurse, she knew it would be hard to explain away a black eye, but until that happened she found herself often explaining her swollen eyes. The tears weren’t from allergies, of course, but that was her public explanation. The appearance of “having it all together” was part of what was trapping her, she found. “Everything looks great on the outside,” she said. “He seems like a really nice guy. It’s the confusion of the gray. ... I think that’s the hardest part. I wasn’t the black or the white. I was the gray.” Early on in the year she spent in her abuser’s home, she called the Coeur
22510 E. Mission Ave. Cost: Free (RSVP to 755-1140 is requested as lunch is provided) About Learn more about the impact domestic violence has in the Liberty Lake area and the resources available for those who need help or are looking to provide help. Host Brian Asmus, chief of the Liberty Lake Police Department Speakers Sarah Foley, community education and outreach advocate for the YWCA Alternatives to Domestic Violence program A member of the board of directors for the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Foley has a masters degree in social work from Eastern Washington University. She is currently working on a masters of public administration with a concentration on domestic violence leadership from the University of Colorado. In her time with YWCA, she has also served as a shelter advocate and counselor advocate. Lou Thomson, emergency room nurse at Valley Hospital and Medical Center Thomson has been a nurse for more than 30 years, 24 of those in the emergency room at Valley Hospital. She is trained as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). She is also certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Trauma Nurse Care Classes. Stormi Koerner, detective with the Spokane Police Department Koerner is an 18-year veteran of the SPD and is currently a domestic violence detective. She is a state certified domestic violence instructor for the Basic Law Enforcement Academy and a certified instructor for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. She works with partnering agencies to reinforce relationships that directly impact domestic violence survivors.
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Domestic violence in the city of Liberty Lake Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 (YTD)
Domestic Violence Calls 36 33 38 42 27
Domestic Violence Assaults 20 21 25 31 20
Source: Liberty Lake Police Department d’Alene Police Department to try to bring more clarity to “the gray.” It took several police contacts over a year’s time before she finally came to terms with what the officers were telling her. No, she hadn’t been thrown against a wall yet or hit with a fist. “I’ve been talking to you now for a year,” she said one officer told her. “Do you need to get smacked (before you will make the decision to leave)? Do you need to be thrown against the wall? That’s what you’re saying to me.” Wagner said she would debate with some of her closest girlfriends from class about whether she was truly in an abusive situation. “I had girlfriends who were saying, ‘You are in one of those situations,’” she said. “I’d say, ‘No, I’m not. It’s my fault.’” Slowly but surely, the perception changed as she debated what it would take for her to make the decision to leave. “What does it take?” Wagner said. “I guess it’s a personal decision of where do you want your peace of mind to be. Do you like the drama? Do you want the drama? Do you think you deserve it? After a while, I realized no one deserves it.” One major trigger was her children, now ages 13 and 14. “They are so resilient, it blows my mind,” Wagner said. “I thought for the most part I was keeping it from them, but of course that wasn’t (entirely true). I would tell them, ‘This is a bad decision, but it’s not going to define us. We will get through this.’ I tried to be as honest with them about stuff, but I knew I had to be a role model. I knew I couldn’t let myself get beaten up, so to speak. Or else they would think it’s normal behavior.” She said it really came down to being honest with herself, and the kids were a “blessing” in helping force that decision. “You need to be accountable to what you are doing,” she said. “You have to
say, ‘This is not what I want for my kids. This is not what I want for myself.’ We have an obligation to protect our children. It’s not always that clear when it’s just you, but when you’ve got little ones, it’s kind of a blessing.” Liberty Lake Police Chief Brian Asmus said domestic violence takes many forms, and some in Liberty Lake have been more verbal while others more violent. While he said it is not as common statistically in Liberty Lake as many similarly sized communities, it’s been growing (see chart above). The community is invited to talk about domestic violence at a free forum Oct. 13 (see box at the left). Speakers will provide resources to assist attendees.
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The day Jackie left Jackie Wagner is putting her real name to her story again now, in part because as a nurse practitioner she wants to help people struggling in similar situations. In the March 8 issue, The Splash printed a first-person column written by Wagner, although the only attribution to her was that she signed it using her initials. Her moving account of the day she left her abusive situation is grouped with this story online at www. libertylakesplash.com.
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Library agreement on hold A reciprocal borrowing agreement between the Spokane County Library District and the Liberty Lake Municipal Library is on hold until the SCLD board of directors has a chance to vote on it. The agreement was on the SCLD board of trustees agenda Sept. 18, the same night it was unanimously approved by the Liberty Lake City Council, but SCLD Director Nancy Ledeboer said the meeting went overtime and was adjourned before the agreement could be voted on. The agreement, which would allow city of Liberty Lake residents to obtain an SCLD library card, will be on considered by the SCLD board at its next meeting Oct. 16, Ledeboer said.
CV board receives updates The Central Valley School District board of directors received updates and heard presentations at its regular meeting Monday, including enrollment figures for the first semester of the new Spokane Valley Tech. Superintendent Ben Small said two sections each of the fire science and cosmetology programs were “basically full.” For the newer programs, sports medicine has eight students while aerospace manufacturing has five. He said he expected these numbers to increase dramatically when construction on the new campus is completed for the term beginning in January.
The school board also heard presentations on the district’s Early Learning Center and CVSD participation fees before launching into a lengthy workshop discussion evaluating and interpreting state test results in the district.
Lions donate $1,000 to city project Representatives of the Liberty Lake Lions Club presented the city of Liberty Lake a $1,000 check Sept. 18, asking that it be used for a bench and lavender plantings along the pedestrian bridge. Former Mayor Wendy Van Orman and former City Council Member Judi Owens joined Tony Cheshier to represent the Lions Club membership in the check presentation. Owens also presented the city with a bouquet of lavender. The money was raised from the Bed Races the club held during Liberty Lake Days this summer, Van Orman said.
Goats move on to Rocky Hill The goats the city of Liberty Lake rented finished up their work earlier this week near Nature’s Place at Meadowwood arboretum and have moved on to Rocky Hill Park, Parks and Open Space Superintendent Jennifer Camp said. The 27 goats are working on a thick patch of weeds near the barn and should be grazing at Rocky Hill for “at least two
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Voter registration deadlines nearing The deadlines to register to vote in time for November’s General Election depend upon how you register, a release from the Washington Secretary of State’s office stated. Oct. 6 is the last day for mail-in registrations and updates, Oct. 8 is the final day for online registrations and updates and Oct. 29 is the deadline for in-person registration at the Spokane County Elections Office, 1033 W. Gardner Ave., Spokane.
KREM’s Best of Spokane winners were recently announced, and several Liberty Lake businesses showed up on the list. Overall winners included The Mat (Best Yoga Studio; also received third place, Best Pilates Studio), Legacy Animal Medical Center (Best Veterinarians) and Nosey Parker (Best Local Blogger). Other finalists included Hay J’s Bistro (third place, Best New American; fourth place, Best Seafood), Physzique Fitness (fourth place, Best Gym), Liberty Lake Pet Sitters (third place, Best Pet Sitting), Pawpular Companions Boutique (fourth place, Best Pet Supplies) and MeadowWood Golf Course (fifth place, Best Golf Course).
Itron achieves LEED certification Itron’s corporate headquarters, 2111 N.
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Bears schedule only getting tougher By Mike Vlahovich Splash Contributor
Greater Spokane League football is approaching the halfway mark this weekend, but for Central Valley, the season is just beginning. The Bears still must face their three biggest obstacles in their bid for one of two spots in the state playoffs. Friday, they host Lewis and Clark with unbeaten Mead and Gonzaga Prep left to play down the road. Plus, there’s always the matter of that rivalry with University at home on Oct. 5. “We’ve got the meat of our schedule in front of us,” coach Rick Giampietri agreed. After a season-opening loss to Ferris, the Bears won their next three games despite having returned just three starters on each side of the ball. “We had growing pains that first game,” Giampietri said. “They grew quite a bit since that time.” The biggest growth has been in the Bears line, he said, pointing out 6-foot-5 Beau Byus at both tight end and defensive end. The secondary has been a season-long strong point. Scott Hilpert, a defensive back and receiver last year, was unexpectedly thrust into the quarterback position, and he’s rushed for 76 yards and passed for 307, scoring with both legs and arm in CV’s 2419 win over North Central. “He’s done a great job and been a good leader for us,” Giampietri said. “I think LC will be a good game for us this week. We’ll find out how well we’ve come along and improved.”
Head of the pack Central Valley girls cross country typically starts slowly and lets its depth produce success for understated coach Dennis McGuire. Thur 9/27, Libert Lake Splash
It has worked well. The Bears have qualified for seven straight State 4A meets, finishing as high as third in 2008. Prior to season’s start, McGuire usually says the same thing — he doesn’t know how good his team is — then finds his girls in the postseason mix by season’s end. This year’s Bears? “It’s really hard to figure out, quite frankly,” he said. “I have 12 kids pretty even.” When asked to dope out the GSL earlier this fall, he said, “With girls it’s hard to tell. You can have two or three really hot freshmen or have someone move in and have a good team instantly.” CV lost to Mt. Spokane in its season opener, but stood 3-1 headed into Wednesday’s meet at home against Mead. Five girls return from last year’s state eighth-placing team, although top finisher Skye Sanders suffered an ACL injury setback. Brielle Crump — one of those hotrunning freshmen McGuire talked about — has been CV’s first or second finisher in three meets, trading with state veteran junior Alex Moore. Last week, less than a minute separated five scorers. “We have 41 girls out, nearly half new to cross country,” McGuire said. “Toward the end of the season, we might be really good.”
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Boys cross country coach Kieran Mahoney’s stable of 52 runners proved the importance of depth when combined they scored a total of 3,878 points, most of any school, in the club portion of the Tracy Walters Invitational, a reward for program depth. CV’s boys, like the girls, have parlayed it into a 3-1 GSL record, its only loss to state and national power North Central. The Bears, fifth in state last year, are bunched within 30 seconds, led by senior Logan Giese.
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CV vs. University 3-1 CV vs. North Central
Boys Cross Country 9/19 9/19
CV vs. Gonzaga Prep CV vs. North Central
Girls Cross Country 9/19 9/19
CV vs. Gonzaga Prep CV vs. North Central
Soccer 9/19 9/21
CV vs. North Central CV vs. Rogers
Softball 9/17 9/18 9/20 9/20 9/21
CV vs. Ferris CV vs. Lewis and Clark CV vs. Rogers CV vs. Rogers CV vs. Shadle Park
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COMMUNITY GOLF 9/5 Trailhead Ladies 9 Hole Golf Club Flight A — Gross, Ethel Schnider/CC Marshall 49; Net, Joyce Jacobs 33 Flight B — Gross, Deana Hauser 53; Net, Bobbie Larsen 31 Flight C — Gross, Jo Ann Hunt 55; Net, Peg Nadvornick 32 9/12 Trailhead Ladies 9 Hole Golf Club Flight A — Gross, Sue Schneidmiller 46; Net, Bea Carroll 33 Flight B — Gross, Elaine Lukes 54; Net, Ann Parman 36 Flight C — Gross, Peg Nadvornick 65; Net, Tammye Cameron 36
9/18 Liberty Lake Women’s 18-Hole Golf Club Day’s Play - Liberty Cup & Putting Low Net of Field - Judy Stroup, 70 Flight A - Joyce Skidmore, 31 putts Flight B - Elsa Metting, Jackie Shea and Gloria Cash, 34 putts Flight C - Coleen Wisenor, 35 putts Flight D - Lois Goforth, 36 putts Also played “Beat the Pro.” Kit De Andre shot a 77. Those who shot a 76 net or less were: Joyce Skidmore, Jean Hatcher, Margie Tibbits, Judy Stroup, Cheryl Hull, Gloria Cash and Gisue Peters 9/19 Trailhead Ladies 9 Hole Golf Club Flight A — Gross, CC Marshall 44; Net, Bea Carroll & Jeanne Hamacher 31 Flight B — Gross, Deanna Hauser 53; Net, Iness Walth 35 Flight C — Gross, Elaine Lukes 59; Net, Tammye Cameron 31, Chip-in: Tammye Cameron
Schedule SEPTEMBER 27 3:30 p.m. CV Softball at Gonzaga Prep 7 p.m. CV Volleyball at Lewis & Clark SEPTEMBER 28 4 p.m. CV Soccer vs. Ferris 7 p.m. CV Football vs. Lewis and Clark SEPTEMBER 29 10 a.m. CV Boys Cross Country at Yakima Franklin Park TBD CV Volleyball at Wenatchee OCTOBER 1 4 p.m. CV Softball vs. Shadle Park OCTOBER 2 4 p.m. CV Softball at Ferris 7 p.m. CV Volleyball at Gonzaga Prep OCTOBER 3 4 p.m. CV Soccer vs. Lewis and Clark at SFCC OCTOBER 4 3:30 p.m. CV Softball vs. North Central
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Miranda and Cassidy Kuhlmann of Liberty Lake finished the Kootenai Health Kid’s Triathlon Sept. 8. Cassidy placed second in her age bracket.
Quick hits Heading into this week, Central Valley’s girls soccer shared first place at 2-0 … Bears volleyball was part of a four-way knot in second at 2-1 behind favorite Mead … Fall slow pitch softball is familiar with Central Valley (7-0) and University (6-0) in front, although it took a three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh against Lewis and Clark for the Bears to remain unbeaten.
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Obituary Judy A. Wooten (Shoemaker) We lost our dear friend, Judy Wooten, on Sept. 12, 2012. She was a resident of Liberty Lake for more than 30 years. Judy graduated from Washington State University, where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, and became a lifelong Cougar fan who never missed a game. Judy taught for more than 40 years in the Central Valley School District. She was an active member of the Washington State Education Association and held numerous
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for almost 20 years before he started teaching. He owned a chainsaw store, lawn and garden store and a feed store in Springdale, Wash. He had a stint in banking and finance and even tried his hand as an auctioneer before going back to school at age 35 and receiving his bachelors and masters from Gonzaga University. “So I talked to the company, and they said they had a few outlets, but they didn’t have anyone in the Spokane Valley selling these kits,� Stallings said. “So I decided I was going to do a workshop model where I would buy lump sums of these kits and do the workshops here.� He is quick to explain that his Science In Action workshops are completely separate from his teaching job, and any preparation and the workshops themselves are held offcampus and typically on weekends. Stallings usually holds the workshops once or twice a month, depending on the time of year. The classes are appropriate for children from first through eighth grades. “I set the workshops so it isn’t like school, but there is still learning going on,� he said. “There are directions, safety rules, tools and all these different things.� Stallings is there to answer any questions as the students begin the construction of their projects. He explained that some of the older students need little or no guidance, while others might need a little hands-on advice, and some need him to show them step-by-step how to put it together. “The students will be constructing things by using screwdrivers, wires, batteries and different circuitry,� he explained. He said the younger students typically need help with parts of their project. That is where he steps in, or he encourages the parents to attend and lend a hand. “Many kids I have in the workshops have never done anything like this before,� he said. “That’s why it is so exciting. I’ve had several students who have attended every class, and it’s satisfying to watch that growth and confidence.�
Find us on Facebook! state and national offices throughout her career. Her friends were her family; we will never forget Judy’s positive spirit and beautiful smile. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at Spokane Events and Catering, 10512 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. He explained that the workshops aren’t just about science; the children get to dig in, use their hands and actually build something that will be functional when completed. He said the projects are also a good education for the children in learning how to complete a process using multiple steps and having a little patience. “They are little life skills we all have to learn,� Stallings said. When the children finally complete their projects and head out to the parking lot with their parents, Stallings said it is always rewarding for him to see each child’s sense of accomplishment and growth. “And the big grins when something works,� he smiled. “And when it doesn’t, and I help them, then there is that sense of relief.� Stallings said while he repeats some of his classes, there are a number of new kits available for future workshops. There are still openings for Saturday’s workshops. To register or learn more, call 951-8091 or email L1971J1972@aol.com.
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Respect looks past differences
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or teachers, we should remember that every human being is unique, completely one of a kind, and that when we are respectful, we show others just how much we value them. Love, out of necessity, requires that we are respectful. Conversely, disrespectful behavior has the potential to do serious damage. If we don't value each other in our minds, we won't be loving in our words and actions. We may actually harm a relationship and destroy our reputations with others. Far worse than this is the discouragement, pain and low self-esteem that afflict othBy Peter Underhill ers when we are disrespectful. Splash Guest Column So what should we do when it's hard to show respect? Maybe it will help to remember the “Golden Rule,” from the In the English language, we use the book of Luke, “Do to others what you word “respect” in a number of different would want them to do to you.” The great contexts. We respect our parents because part is that this rule applies to anyone, they are in a position of authority; we in any situation! When we see or meet respect the American flag for the liberty someone from a culture or background and justice of which it is symthat is different from ours, bolic. We speak of respecting “Respect being respectful of their herithe environment or “paying tage will encourage them to will change our respects” to a loved one be respectful of ours. Mutual who has passed away. But reour schools, respect is just about the easiest spect is far more than any one way to help make the world of these examples. Respect is a workplaces and into a better place. mindset concerning the way homes for the In the early days of our we interact with our world. country, two politicians, better because The Bible speaks of respect. John Adams and Thomas JefWe find in Leviticus 19:3 that it is respect that ferson, had vastly opposing respect is included in the Ten ensures that ideas concerning the role of Commandments. “You must government. They had come respect your father and moth- no matter who from different backgrounds, er.” It appears again in 1 Peter we are, we can been raised in separate parts 2:17, where we read, “Show reof the nation and were often spect for all people.” The PACE work together.” political opponents. They also definition of respect can help happened to be good friends. us to understand what this Jefferson and Adams had means. It says that respect is “recogniz- the kind of respect for one another that ing, considering and properly honoring didn't allow a political difference to get in the worth of one's self and others.” As we the way. They understood that there was interact with our family, friends, parents, more that united them than divided. In America today, it feels like our differences are irreconcilable, but we need to take Jefferson and Adams as our examples. About the Opinion Page Our shared humanity is far more imporThe Splash opinion page is intended to be a tant than any views that may separate us. community forum for discussing local issues. Respect is one of the easiest ways to Please interact with us by sending a le er to the editor or Liberty Lake Voices guest column demonstrate appreciation, and as stufor considera on. dents beginning the next school year, we Le ers to the editor of no more than 350 words must be keenly aware of how respector guest columns of about 700 words should be ful we are towards others. Respect will emailed to editor@libertylakesplash.com or change our schools, workplaces and mailed to P.O. Box 363, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. homes for the better because it is respect A full name and telephone number must be included for purposes of verifica on. A photo that ensures that no matter who we are, of the author must be taken or provided for all we can work together. Liberty Lake Voices guest columns. The Splash reserves the right to edit or reject any submission. Business complaints or endorsements will not be accepted, and poli cal endorsement le ers will only be accepted if they interact with issues of a campaign. Views expressed in signed columns or le ers do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper or its staff. Editorials, which appear under the heading "Splash Editorial," represent the voice of The Splash and are wri en by Editor/Publisher Josh Johnson.
Peter Underhill is a senior at Freeman High School and that school’s recipient at the 2012 PACE Awards. He was chosen by the staff out of all Freeman High School students for “bringing character to light” all year long. This column was written as part of a monthly series highlighting the PACE (Partners Advancing Character Education) trait of the month, which is “respect.” For more information, visit www. pacecommunity.org.
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Letters to the Editor Anti-Shea campaign off base You can make anyone look like the devil by half-truths and innuendo. The campaign to demonize Rep. Matt Shea by Amy Biviano and others is the worst I have seen by anyone in local politics. I have known Matt for several years and been with him in stressful times, and I have never seen the temper or rage he has been painted with. Even his ex-wife's allegations were concluded to be false by a non-partisan independent board that investigated the matter. The supposed road rage incident was precipitated by an unprovoked attack on him by a man with a long record of such altercations. The Biviano version in her recent mailer was cherry picked and left much out. Amy Biviano needs to contend with Matt Shea on the issues. To build a straw man to destroy does no one any good.
Rob Chase
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Here’s the real challenge: Are we better off now? I don't know why, but I seem to think most clearly when I exercise. During a recent run, I was amazed at how many Obama yard signs I passed. Maybe it was all the excess blood flowing away from my brain and into my limbs while I was attempting to stave off oxygen debt, but suddenly the issues of our nation's upcoming presidential decision became crystal clear — as if I had been overanalyzing the situation while at full brain oxygen levels. During this exercise-induced moment of clarity, I found myself considering a very simple question: "Can I think of three significant areas of challenge facing our country in the fall of 2008 that have been
improved in the nearly four years since Sen. Obama was seeking our nation's support?" The critical nature of one's response to such an intellectual exercise is matched only by its level of simplicity. For those who voted in 2008 to give Sen. Obama the opportunity to change our country, one would imagine it reasonably easy to recall at least three areas or issues that were facing our country for which improvement was sought? Perhaps it was the faltering economy? Rising inflation/unemployment? Or maybe Obama supporters were concerned with our standing, safety and/ or security vis-à-vis other sovereign nations who had been posing a national security threat to us? Whatever those issues were, it is now time to honestly re-evaluate such concerns (it can be an intellectual challenge within one's own mind) and consider again whether President Obama and his policies have brought improvement to such areas, and if so, in what ways and to what extent? Why vote to re-elect a public servant for yet another term if the areas in which the voter desired to see change have not really been improved (or, dare we admit it, become even worse)? Just a plea from one concerned citizen and Liberty Lake resident to another: Let's be intellectually honest with ourselves. We owe it to those who have fought, sacrificed and served to protect this right to vote. Democrat, Republican, Independent, Libertarian or unaffiliated voters alike: challenge yourself first to this simple exercise, then vote with integrity and responsibility according to your conclusions. Will you accept the challenge?
D. Kaplan
Liberty Lake
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POLICE Continued from page 7
20, LLPD received report of an identity theft/fraud at the 1400 block of North Liberty Lake Road. LLPD learned from the Post Falls Police Department that it was investigating an unlawful issuance of bank checks. Their suspect had used a counterfeit check to open a checking account in Liberty Lake. Temporary checks were issued on that account, and those checks were passed in Idaho. It was determined the suspect had provided a false social security number and driver’s license while setting up the bank account, using the identity of an unaware Spokane Valley resident. A suspect in the case has been identified authorities are working to complete the case and locate the suspect. • Car vs. building — At 10:15 a.m. Sept. 20, LLPD was dispatched to a car vs. building collision at the 1300 block of North Stanford Lane. As the vehicle pulled into the parking lot of the Rockwood Clinic, the driver accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the vehicle to jump over the curb. The car hit the west wall of the building, causing the wall to cave in under a window. The front of the vehicle was also damaged. No injuries were reported. • Car vs. car — At 5:45 p.m. Sept. 20, LLPD was dispatched to a two-car non-injury collision in the area of Liberty Lake Road and Inlet Drive. The at-fault driver was issued an infraction for following too close. • Car vs. light pole — At 4 a.m. Sept. 23, LLPD was dispatched to a car vs. light pole collision at the 21000 block of East Country Vista Drive. The driver, who said she fell asleep, drove off the roadway, over the curb and struck a light pole. She was issued an infraction for driving with wheels off the roadway. • Fraud/theft — At 11 a.m. Sept. 21, LLPD was advised of a fraud/theft incident at the 1300 block of North Liberty Lake Road. The complainant told police he answered a Craigslist ad where a Morgan Silver Dollar was listed for sale. The complainant stated he met the seller in the parking
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NEWS lot of Starbucks and purchased the silver dollar from the seller for $2,500 cash. On Sept. 20, the complainant had the coin appraised and was told it was a fake and had no value. The complainant was able to provide some information to the police on the seller. During the investigation, officers were able to locate a possible suspect with an address in Lewiston, Idaho. Officers contacted the Lewiston Police Department and learned the suspect was booked into jail on unrelated charges. LPD provided a booking photo of the subject and phone numbers that were associated with his name. One of the phone numbers matched a number that was provided by the suspect to the victim for contact. The booking photo matched the description of the suspect described by the victim. The case has been assigned to Detective Bourgeois for further investigation. • Suspicious vehicle/warrant — At 9:30 p.m. Sept. 23, LLPD was advised of a suspicious vehicle at the 20000 block of East Glenbrook. The complainant reported that a truck drove up a dirt road on top of a hill and parked with its lights off. Officers located the vehicle and contacted the driver, who stated he pulled into the area to make a phone call. It was determined the subject had an outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrant but could not be booked into the jail due to the jail being on emergency booking status only. • Protection order violation — At 9 a.m. Sept. 23, LLPD was advised of a protection order violation at the 25000 block of East Hawkstone Loop. The complainant reported her ex-boyfriend is violating a restraining order she has against him by sending her text and Facebook messages. The suspect is a transient and lives in California. The report is being forwarded to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office and Solano County Sheriff’s Office in California. • Vehicle prowl — At 3 p.m. Sept. 21, LLPD was dispatched to a vehicle prowl that occurred sometime during the prior evening at the 1900 block of North Aladdin Road. The complainant reported that unknown suspect(s) entered her vehicle while it
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was parked in the driveway and removed a debit card from the glovebox. • DWLS — LLPD officers made seven arrests for driving with a suspended license during the reporting period, including: - A 22-year-old Liberty Lake man at 7:35 p.m. Sept. 17 on East Sprague Road; - A 38-year-old Spokane Valley man at 1:45 p.m. Sept. 19 at Country Vista Drive and Stanford Lane; - A 50-year-old Rathdrum, Idaho, woman at 2:50 p.m. Sept. 19 at Molter and Appleway; - A 22-year-old Spokane Valley woman at 8:40 p.m. Sept. 19 at Barker and Sharp; - A 33-year-old Spokane man at 6:40 a.m. Sept. 20 at Molter and Maxwell; - A 25-year-old Coeur d'Alene woman at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the 25000 block of Appleway; - A 29-year-old Spokane Valley woman at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Mission and Grady.
Traffic accident Traffic offense Vehicle prowl Violation of court order Welfare check
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DWLS Liability insurance Failure to have seat belts Missing or improper bumper Following too close Speeding Speeding in school zone Use of cell phone Driving with wheels off road
Phone and Internet Discounts Available to CenturyLink Customers The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission designated CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service area for universal service purposes. CenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines are $13.50 per month and business services are $30.00 per month. Specific rates will be provided upon request. CenturyLink offers Lifeline service to customers who meet eligibility requirements. The federal Lifeline program is undergoing some changes in 2012, but customers may be eligible if they participate in certain federal or state assistance programs or have a household annual gross income at or below 135% of the federal poverty level. Lifeline is available for only one wireline or wireless telephone per household. Lifeline is not transferrable and documentation of eligibility is required to enroll. Qualifying residents of American Indian and Alaskan Native tribal lands may be eligible for additional discounts. Lifeline eligible subscribers may also qualify for reliable home high-speed Internet service up to 1.5Mbps for $9.95* per month for the first 12 months of service. Further details are available at centurylink.com/internetbasics. If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please call 1-800-244-1111 or visit centurylink.com/lifeline with questions or to request an application for the Lifeline program. *CenturyLink Internet Basics Program – Residential customers only who qualify based on meeting income level or program participation eligibility requirements, and requires remaining eligible for the entire offer period. First bill will include charges for the \first full month of service billed in advance, prorated charges for service from the date of installation to bill date, and onetime charges and fees described above. Qualifying customers may keep this program for a maximum of 60 months after service activation provided customer still qualifies during that time. Listed High-Speed Internet rate of $9.95/mo. applies for first 12 months of service (after which the rate reverts to $14.95/mo. for the next 48 months of service), and requires a 12-month term agreement. Customer must either lease a modem/router from CenturyLink for an additional monthly charge or independently purchase a modem/router, and a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee applies. A one-time professional installation charge (if selected by customer) and a one-time shipping and handling fee applies to customer’s modem/router. General – Services not available everywhere. CenturyLink may change or cancel services or substitute similar services at its sole discretion without notice. Offer, plans, and stated rates are subject to change and may vary by service area. Deposit may be required. Additional restrictions apply. Terms and Conditions – All products and services listed are governed by tariffs, terms of service, or terms and conditions posted at centurylink.com. Taxes, Fees, and Surcharges – Applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges include a carrier Universal Service charge, carrier cost recovery surcharges, state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges. Cost recovery fees are not taxes or governmentrequired charges for use. Taxes, fees, and surcharges apply based on standard monthly, not promotional, rates.
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BULLETIN BOARD CV Grad Night, Benefit & Silent Auction: October 13th at No-li Brewery, 2 to 5 pm, $25 entry includes: 2 micro brews, a beer glass & brats. Email Melinda to get your tickets, mlorge@yokesfoods.com. HUB Sports Center Open House. Come celebrate our 5 year anniversary with fun and games for the family on September 29 from 12-4pm. Admission is free. More details at: www.hubsportscenter.org. Please help support local childhood cancer families. On Facebook, type in Parker Toyota and vote for The Anna Schindler Foundation in the Ultimate “like” Contest. This foundation was started in memory of a local little girl, Anna, 7, who died of liver cancer two years ago. This foundation helps families with meal cards at the hospital and financial assistance where needed. Please vote and help us win $8000 for childhood cancer families.
EVENTS Cancer Killers. Your genes aren’t your destiny! Join Dr. Wickstrom to learn how to transform your body into a cancer killing machine. Thur Oct 11th 6:15-8:15pm. 615 N Sullivan Rd Spokane Valley, WA. Limited seating, call 509-241-3088 to register or for more information.
FOR RENT 818 N Tanglewood, 3-bed, 2-bath, adorable mint condition rancher, all appliances, ready for move in, great location! $1145 plus deposit. Call Realty, 9219898. 824 N Malvern, 5-bed, 3-bath. Spacious 2600 sqft rancher with great updates and appliances. Great location. Must see! $1595 plus deposit. Contact us! Call Realty, 921-9898.
GARAGE SALES REALLY COOL SALE Vintage furniture and collectibles. Bed-dresser set, freezer, electronics, appliances, other furnishings. Camping gear, bicycles, books. Handy household items and everyday yard sale stuff. Friday and Saturday 107 S. Neyland, Liberty Lake.
classifieds HELP WANTED Need someone to help in gardening project & yard maint. $13/hr Call John, 509-924-1400, 509-230-2798.
MISC. FOR SALE 80 moving boxes uniformed Sm, Md, Lg, 2 wardrobes, some hvy duty. $75, 509-998-1265. Brother laser 4-in-1 copier $125. Propane barbeque $60, 638-8274. Complete Twilight series books by Stephanie Meyer. Excellent condition, $25. Call 255-6194.
FRESH START PRODUCE Free Family “Pumpkin Patch” photos, available 2 weekends. Oct 6-7 and 13-14, 1 to 4 each day! Over 2000 pumpkins on display. Carving pumpkins, we also have pie, mini, warted and cinderalla pumpkins. Corn stalks and straw bales too. Find the special pumpkins and receive them for free. Please visit us at E 21619 Wellesley, Otis Orchards, or call 927-8133.
FRESH START PRODUCE U-pick: Tomatoes, hot and sweet peppers, pickling cucs, carrots, beets, beans, eggplants, sweet corn, blackberries. In the store: Candy onions, peaches, Bartlett pears, Italian prunes, plums and pluots. Fuji, Honey Crisp, Gala, Golden Delicious, Jonagold apples. Loads of pumpkins large or small. Honey, squash, and lots more! Open 9-6 daily, Sunday 11-5. U-pick stops at 4pm everyday. E 21619 Wellesley, Otis Orchards, 927-8133. Please support your local farmers!
PETS 1 1/2 year old Australian Shepherd free to good home or farm. Needs a fenced yard. Call 206-465-7669.
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services. Very competitive, satisfaction guaranteed. Free estimates - 638-8275 (ask about our free power wash). A-1 WHITE DUSTER Housecleaning, give yourself a treat and have your house cleaned. Reliable, trustworthy and reasonable rates. Weekly and bi-weekly. Please call Jamie at 509-892-3594 or cell 208-661-5535.
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Clean non-smoking van, liberty Lake area - (GEG) Spokane International Airport, $40 each way, reservations accepted, 509-270-3115, Tom’s taxi. Corporate accounts welcome.
BEFORE SCHOOL CARE Provided by licensed in home daycare located in Liberty Lake. Spots also available for Fridays after school. Care available for winter and spring breaks too! Contact Jamie, 499-9141.
GREENACRES LIQUOR STORE Skip the math. All taxes included in the shelf price. Huge spirits selection plus mixes and garnishes. Same local owner for over 25 years. Open 10am8pm every day. E 18309 Appleway — Greenacres, 509-926-6445.
HEINZ PAINTING & HANDYMAN BBB accredited, hardworking, honest, and on time. Free estimates! Add a splash of color to your walls. Call today! Dave Heinz, 509-953-8093. Licensed, bonded & insured, Heinzph924bw. Many satisfied LL customers.
Math tutoring! AP student at CVHS with 4.0 GPA, multiple time math competition winner and 5 years of competition math teaching experience. Will tutor both standard and competition math for kids of all ages. For further information, call or text 509-995-0018.
NW PAINTING All phases of interior & exterior painting. Residential repaint experts. Premium warranteed paint used on all projects. Many local references. Estimates are always free, 509-622-2999.
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PACIFIC LAWN MAINTENANCE Full service professional weekly / bi-weekly lawn care with rates starting at $25 weekly. Serving the Liberty Lake area for over 12 years now! Guaranteed lowest rates in town. Also offering full service lawn and tree spraying, weed control and fertilization. Call today for a free estimate. Pacific Lawn Maintenance, 509-218-1775.
For sale by Owner- 24106 E Sharp Ave, 3-br, 3-bath, split level, fantastic Mt. views, large office, fenced yard, close to LL Elem. $215K. Call John 924-1400 or 230-2798.
Piano lessons accepting students for Fall 2012-2013. Member of Mtna and Wash. State Music Teachers Association with over 30 years experience. Teach beginners to advanced. All ages, 926-8899 or 990-3103, marjam17216@msn.com.
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Remodeling contractor: Licensed and bonded, Peterc*152re. 27 years experience, references. Decks, patios, garages, roofing, sheetrock taping and texturing, minor plumbing. All your remodeling needs. BBB accredited approved. Call Bruce, 710-4541.
SERVICES 20/20 WINDOW WASHING Window cleaning/power washing/gutter cleaning. Liberty Lake resident. Residential and commercial
Serving Liberty Lake for 10 years. Everything from plumbing leaks to fence repair to bathroom remodels. I’ll finish your honey-do’s. Paulman Services, Paulms*991bt. References, 869-3062. TUTORING Start the school year off strong! Senior AP student at CV with 4.0 GPA and work experience. Resume with references available. Multiple subject proficiency. Competitively priced. Call 509-368-1388.
WINDOW WASHING Pristine “clearly the best”. Window washing specializing in residential, commercial and new construction. Free estimates, guaranteed best prices, fully insured and licensed. Your Liberty Lake neighbor. Call 710-5196.
YOU’VE GOT IT “MAID” Licensed, bonded & insured. I’m honest and reliable. I take pride in what I do. I have great references & competitive rates. Call now: Gail, 509-385-1008.
WANTED Donate your old musical instruments to LETEM! We are a 501(C)(3) that distributes them to underprivileged kids in the area. To donate, visit www.letem.org, call 509-464-9467, or email letem_play@yahoo.com.
STATEWIDE REACH 2.7 MILLION READERS: The Splash participates in a statewide classified ad program that allows classified advertisers to submit ads for publication in more than 130 community publications throughout Washington. $255 buys 1,180,746 circulation and 2,715,700 readers. For more information, contact Josh Johnson at 242-7752 or josh@libertylakesplash.com.
ADOPTION
ADOPT: A truly loving family, Audrey & Fred, wish to cherish miracle baby with love & financial security. Expenses paid, 1-800-775-4013. ADOPT - Caring, married couple wishes to give love, affection & security to your baby. Expenses paid. Confidential. Call Debbie & Frank anytime, 1-888-9885499.
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ATTEND COLLEGE online from home. Medical, Business, Criminal Justice, Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 866-483-4429, www.CenturaOnline.com.
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Index of advertisers Delivered free to every business and residence in the greater Liberty Lake area, The Splash is possible because of its advertisers. Following are the local advertisers in this week’s Splash. Please consider them when offering your patronage.
RECREATION Free golf cart Ezgo, needs minor repair, you haul. Call 255-6461.
RUSSIAN PIANO ART STUDIO in Liberty Lake offers private lessons. Beginner to advanced level. Professional concert pianist with 28+ years of teaching experience. Call 208.964.4746 or email rpianoart@ yahoo.com for details.
LIMO DATE NIGHT SPECIAL Take your sweetie for a special night out “just because”! Our stretch limousine is the perfect way to make any night out extra special. For a limited time, we are offering 3 hours Sunday-Thursday for only $149 and Friday-Saturday for only $199! Reserve your date today! Call Keith at 509-230-0820.
23709 E MAXWELL- A gorgeous 4-br/4-ba home w/approx 2267 sq/ft, fully finished, 2 master suites, recent updates, newer paint, builtins, flooring, A/C, patio & deck, storage shed, wonderfully landscaped, spklr sys, fenced, private backyard w/no neighbors behind ... the list goes on. Only $224,900! Call Brad Boswell, 509-7102024, Re/Max of Spokane.
Highly desirable 55 + living community. Ride your golf cart to two golf courses. Easy access to the beach and boat dock, beautiful park area, secure storage area for RV/boat, very safe. Two large bedrooms, 2 full baths, large living room, dining area and family/tv room off the kitchen. Two covered decks front & back. Storage shed, automatic sprinkler system, low maintenance landscape. Water, garbage, & sewer included in the lot rent of $385 per month. Price lowered to 45,500. Call 509-928-1511.
Ron’s Barber. Come give us a try if you like to have real Barber shop hair cut. E 18317 Appleway, just minute away from Liberty Lake, 922-4925.
All Seasons Driving School Insert Amaculate Housekeeping 9 Brett’s Barbershop 9 Callahan & Associates Chtd. 3 Carver Farms 4 Casey Family Dental 6 CenturyLink 13 Cruiser’s Bar & Grill 2 Empire Digital Imaging 6
George Gee Automotive Healthy Living Liberty Lake Liberty Lake Athletic Club Liberty Lake Auto Glass Liberty Lake Community Theatre Liberty Lake EyeCare Center Liberty Lake Farmers Market Liberty Lake Liquor & Wine MetLife, Lisa Schaff
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Northern Quest Resort & Casino 16 Peppertree Inns 5 Rockwood Health System 16 Sayre and Sayre 11 Spokane Chiefs 10 Sterling Bank 5 The Mat 5 Therapeutic Associates 2 Tim Behrens - The McManus Comedies 7
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FINANCIAL
LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at 800-563-3005, www.fossmortgage.com.
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DIVORCE $135. $165 with children. No court appearances. Complete preparation. Includes custody, support, property division and bills. BBB member. 503-772-5295, www.paralegalalternatives.com, divorce@usa.com.
LEGAL NOTICES City of Liberty Lake 22710 East Country Vista Drive Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 755-6700 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSED BY LIBERTY LAKE CITY COUNCIL The following is the title and summary of Ordinance No. 202 passed by the City of Liberty Lake City Council on the 18th day of September, 2012. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE, WASHINGTON, MODIFYING A SPEED LIMIT ON A CITY STREET, INCLUDING AUTHORITY TO ALTER SUCH SPEED LIMIT AND PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. Section 1 establishes a speed limit of 45 miles per hour on Country Vista (west of Henry Road to the City Limit) a street within the City. Section 2 directs the City Engineer to post the City streets with proper signs and traffic control devices in order to provide notice of the maximum speed limits that are set by this Ordinance. Section 3 designates the City Police Department to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance. Section 4 states, “Except as specifically set forth herein, this Ordinance is not intended to repeal any portion of City of Liberty Lake Ordinance No. 26”. Section 5 establishes a severability clause in the event some portion of the Ordinance is held invalid. Section 6 provides for an effective date five (5) days after publication of this Ordinance summary. The full text of the Ordinance is available at the City of Liberty Lake City offices as identified above and on the City’s website www.libertylakewa.gov. A copy will be mailed or emailed upon request. Ann Swenson, City Clerk Published: 9-27-2012 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE In the Matter of the Estate of
No. 12-401112-7
BETTY J. GREENSLITT,
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Deceased.
RCW 11.40.030
The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-Personal Representatives or their attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Co-Personal Representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent=s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: September 27, 2012 /s/ Nancy J. Korb NANCY J. KORB Co-Personal Representative /s/ William J. Schell WILLIAM J. SCHELL Co-Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative:
Karen L. Sayre, WSBA #15548 SAYRE & SAYRE, P.S. Address for Mailing or Service:
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE In the Matter of the Estate of
No. 12401111-9
CLARENCE H. FAIRES,
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Deceased.
RCW 11.40.030
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative=s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent=s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication:
September 20, 2012
/s/ Joseph W. Faires JOSEPH W. FAIRES Personal Representative
Attorney for Personal Representative: Karen L. Sayre, WSBA #15548
Address for Mailing or Service:
Address for Mailing or Service:
West 201 North River Drive, Suite 460 Spokane, Washington 99201-2262 (509) 325-7330
West 201 North River Drive, Suite 460 Spokane, Washington 99201-2262 (509) 325-7330
West 201 North River Drive, Suite 460 Spokane, Washington 99201-2262 (509) 325-7330
SAYRE & SAYRE, P.S.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE In the Matter of the Estate of
No. 12-401140-2
BEVERLY J. MINER,
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Deceased.
RCW 11.40.030
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative=s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent=s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: Attorney for Personal Representative: Karen L. Sayre, WSBA #15548 SAYRE & SAYRE, P.S.
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE In re the Estate of:
No: 12401105-4
RICHARD P. WIEBER,
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Deceased
RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney of record at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate assets and nonprobate assets.
September 27, 2012
Date of first publication:
September 20, 2012
/s/ Dennis M. Miner DENNIS M. MINER Personal Representative
Personal Representative:
Patricia J. Wieber
Attorneys for Personal Representative: Terry L. Snow, WSBA # 00689 Terry L. Snow, PLLC Address for Mailing or Service N. 711 Lincoln, Ste. A Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 324-0100 (509) 324-0107 fax
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